PREpare Overseas
Dec 15, 2023
Application deadline: 2024-03-03
This PhD position is fully funded for 4 years (plus possible extension based on teaching & department duties) at one of Europe's leading technical universities. The PhD student will be supervised by Assist. Prof. Christian Häger, in collaboration with Prof. Erik Agrell (IEEE Fellow) and Prof. Magnus Karlsson (IEEE & Optica Fellow). We have a very large network of international collaboration partners, with many possibilities for longer research visits abroad, for example to Germany or the USA. We offer some of the highest salaries for PhD students in Europe, full social benefits and health insurance, no tuition fees for PhD studies, financial support for relocation, and more, see below for details.
The starting date is summer/autumn 2024.
Qualifications
Mandatory- Master's degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or related fields- Strong background in digital communications, machine learning, and mathematics with excellent grades in the core courses within these subjects- Knowledge of digital communication systems and signal processing- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English- Strong interest in pursuing research- Independent, curious, and creative
Desirable- Experience in implementing and simulating communication systems- Courses and experience about fiber communication or sensing- Previous experience in research, publication, and teaching
Swedish language skills are not required for this position. If you are interested in learning Swedish, our department offers Swedish language courses free of charge.
Application procedure
The application consists of an application form (use the button at the bottom of the page) and attachments. The following attachments are required and should be included as PDF files (not Word or Zip). Do not send applications by email. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB.
CV: (Please name the document: CV_Surname_20230747.pdf)
• Educational and professional background
• Awards and distinctions
• Teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Other, for example previous leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Letter_Surname_20230747.pdf)
At most 1-2 pages where you:
• Briefly introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Copies of your Bachelor's and/or Master's thesis
• Master's transcripts and degree certificates
• Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificates
• Other relevant certificates, for example TOEFL test results
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